Tesla keeps the upgrades coming to stay ahead of the pack

Model S and Model get longer range; buy a second and get ludicrous mode for free

The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

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The Tesla Model X P100D is the top-of-the-line SUV from Tesla, all-electric and tuned for ridiculous -
Ludicrous - acceleration: 2.9 seconds from zero-to-60 mph is claimed, though we didn't see that. Inside it's a fully functional, high-tech family hauler.

If you thought Tesla would take the onslaught of new, competitive electric sedans and crossovers sitting down, think again. As the Jaguar i-Pace, Audi e-tron and Mercedes-Benz EQC move into production, the Palo Alto-based company is constantly changing, evolving and switching around its models in an attempt to keep the good vibes going.

To wit, the new Tesla Model S and Model X are getting a boost in both performance and range. The Model S Long Range will now go 370 miles on a charge as opposed to 335, while the Model X grabs 30 more miles for a total of 325 miles. Performance models gain ground, too, with the S going from 315 to 345 miles and the X going from 289 to 305 miles.

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Tesla says the gains come from a switch to a permanent magnet motor at the front like the Model 3. Battery sizes stay the same all around. “The net effect is a more than 10 percent improvement in range, with efficiency improvements in both directions as energy flows out of the battery during acceleration and back into the battery through regenerative braking. In addition to adding range, power and torque increases significantly across all Model S and Model X variants, improving 0-60 mph times for our Long Range and Standard Range models.”

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The Model Y crossover is based on the Model 3 and shares a lot of the same components, including the platform and the wheelbase. But the upper half is all new, including what has to be the largest panoramic sunroof ever made, at least in the class.

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The Model Y crossover is based on the Model 3 and shares a lot of the same components, including the platform and the wheelbase. But the upper half is all new, including what has to be the largest panoramic sunroof ever made, at least in the class.

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The Model Y crossover is based on the Model 3 and shares a lot of the same components, including the platform and the wheelbase. But the upper half is all new, including what has to be the largest panoramic sunroof ever made, at least in the class.

The base Model S gets to 60 mph in 4 seconds and the Long Range does it in 3.7. The LR Model X drops 0.2 seconds to 4.4.

Also, Tesla adds a thank you and loyalty bonus: “All existing Model S and Model X owners who wish to purchase a new Model S or Model X Performance car will get the Ludicrous Mode upgrade, a $20,000 value, at no additional charge.”

We like to make fun, but that’s a good upgrade and, with almost every other luxury brand nipping at its heels, right on time.